GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
updater.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-06-23 23:20:07 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-23 23:20:07 (2 years ago).
Signed by TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
updater.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with UC浏览器升级程序. The reported company name is UCWeb Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-23 23:20:07 (2 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | UC浏览器升级程序 |
| Company Name: | UCWeb Inc |
| MD5: | d2a47736a6c6f4a11be762ccdad0f5bb |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-23 23:20:07 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-23 23:20:07 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-23 23:20:07 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | TAOBAO (CHINA) SOFTWARE CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on updater.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\ucbrowser\application |
ThreatInfo has observed updater.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen updater.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is South Africa with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for updater.dll is Windows 7 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
updater.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3aae1d771971f3afa0c7bda7a2c95ad9
5d42416f124811a89373e67bf6509200
86390dddc9800ef159ae1926aaa11202
182548faaef5d4db0a65d4832f902e01
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
9111f89c00f7fdc69472a491bd0a3828
b4db6542a96d8aa0d8f891de3859ca28
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.